Waiting for dinner

Zombie Amber moves toward her next “victim” at the first-ever Zombie Stomp run at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 3. More than 425 fearless runners braved zombie-infested woods, water and mud hazards and other obstacles over a 4.5 mile course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Run for your life!

A runner flees for his life through a giant mud pit at the first-ever Zombie Stomp run at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 3. More than 425 fearless runners braved zombie-infested woods, water and mud hazards and other obstacles over a 4.5 mile course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Zombie bus

A runner tries to escape a bus of the undead at the first-ever Zombie Stomp run at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 3. More than 425 fearless runners braved zombie-infested woods, water and mud hazards and other obstacles over a 4.5 mile course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Walking Dead

Zombie Ashley stumbles toward her next victim at the first-ever Zombie Stomp run at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 3. More than 425 fearless runners braved zombie-infested woods, water and mud hazards and other obstacles over a 4.5 mile course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Peek-a-boo

A zombie peeks around a tombstone waiting for a runner during the first-ever Zombie Stomp run at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 3. More than 425 fearless runners braved zombie-infested woods, water and mud hazards and other obstacles over a 4.5 mile course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

500

The Integrated Test Force here completed its 500th combined sortie for both the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing and F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft Nov. 2. Flight operations for the F-35 began on the Emerald Coast March 6. There are currently 22 F-35s at Eglin as the fleet continues to grow supporting the team as it trains instructor pilots and maintainers. The team accomplished the 500 sorties in 238 days cutting the time between each milestone sortie. (Lockheed Martin photos by Neal Chapman)

A little off the top

Joseph Proctor, of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, reacts to having his head shaved by Master Sgt. Catherine Holland, of the 96th Fuels Management Flight, during a Combined Federal Campaign fundraising event Nov. 2 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was in support of Holland, who had a double mastectomy in August and is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The fundraiser to see who would get their head shaved by Holland raised $722 dollars for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Proctor and three others received the most donations/votes to see them get their head shaved. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

A little off the top

Dr. Kevin Partlow, of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, reacts to having his head shaved by Master Sgt. Catherine Holland, of the 96th Fuels Management Flight, during a Combined Federal Campaign fundraising event Nov. 2 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was in support of Holland, who had a double mastectomy in August and is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The fundraiser to see who would get their head shaved by Holland raised $722 dollars for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Partlow and three others received the most donations/votes to see them get their head shaved. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Razor burn

Master Sgt. William Murphy, of the 96th Fuels Management Flight, has another chunk of hair removed during a Combined Federal Campaign fundraising event Nov. 2 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was in support of the barber, Master Sgt. Catherine Holland, also of the fuels flight, who had a double mastectomy in August and is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. The fundraiser to see who would get their head shaved raised $722 dollars for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Murphy and three others received the most donations/votes to see them get their head shaved. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Boot it

An Airman boots the ball toward the 96th Wing Staff Agency outfield during a kickball match at the 96th Test Wing’s Wingman Day event Oct. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hundreds of Airmen and civilians participated in physical and non-physical challenges highlighting teamwork and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Gon)

Wingman day

An Airman directs her blindfolded team through a maze from a platform above the course at the 96th Test Wing’s Wingman Day event Oct. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hundreds of Airmen and civilians participated in physical and non-physical challenges highlighting teamwork and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Wingman day

Hundreds of Airmen and civilians turned out for the 96th Test Wing’s Wingman Day event Oct. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hundreds of Airmen and civilians participated in physical and non-physical challenges highlighting teamwork and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Wingman day

An Airman works on building a bridge out of sticks at the 96th Test Wing’s Wingman Day event Oct. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hundreds of Airmen and civilians participated in physical and non-physical challenges highlighting teamwork and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Wingman day

Blindfolded Airmen slowly move through a maze as an Airman gives them direction them from above during the 96th Test Wing’s Wingman Day event Oct. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hundreds of Airmen and civilians participated in physical and non-physical challenges highlighting teamwork and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Wingman day

An Airman looks for a teammate at the ultimate Frisbee competition at the 96th Test Wing’s Wingman Day event Oct. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hundreds of Airmen and civilians participated in physical and non-physical challenges highlighting teamwork and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Douville EOD facility

LaShana Douville embraces her son, Daniel Jr., moments after unveiling the sign naming the Eglin Air Force Base explosive ordnance disposal facility after her late husband, Tech. Sgt. Daniel Douville, Oct. 30. The building was named after Douville, a 96th EOD tech, who died in the line of duty during a deployment to Afghanistan in June 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

National Anthem

Col. Anthony Higdon, the 96th Civil Engineer Group commander, and the family of Tech. Sgt. Daniel Douville react to the National Anthem at the explosive ordnance disposal facility naming ceremony Oct. 30 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The building was named after Douville, a 96th EOD tech, who died in the line of duty during a deployment to Afghanistan in June 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Honor Guard

A flag detail from the Eglin honor guard wait to bring in the colors at the explosive ordnance disposal facility’s naming ceremony Oct. 30 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The building was named the Douville EOD Facility after Tech. Sgt. Daniel Douville, a 96th EOD tech, who died in the line of duty during a deployment to Afghanistan in June 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Pet Welfare 30th Anniversary Open House

Sparky, the fire dog, holds one of the adoptable dogs during the Pet Welfare 30th Anniversary Open House Oct. 27th. Members of the 96th Test Wing Fire Department came out with Sparky to tour the shelter and talk to visitors. The event highlighted the mission of Pet Welfare, a no-kill, all-volunteer shelter. The shelter opened in 1982 with the primary mission of finding homes for the four-legged family members they are forced to leave behind. Visit www.petwelfare.net for more information. (Courtesy photo/Ashley M. Wright)

MSG sports day

The baton is successfully passed during the 400-meter relay at a 96th Mission Support Group sports day Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Eglin Airmen participated in ultimate football, track and field events, softball and golf. The event helped raise money for the Combined Federal Campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

MSG sports day

An Airman, with the 96th Force Support Squadron, kicks off another round of ultimate football at a 96th Mission Support Group sports day Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Eglin Airmen participated in ultimate football, track and field events, softball and golf. The event helped raise money for the Combined Federal Campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

MSG sports day

Airmen strive to be the fastest during the 100-meter dash at a 96th Mission Support Group sports day Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Eglin Airmen participated in ultimate football, track and field events, softball and golf. The event helped raise money for the Combined Federal Campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

MSG sports day

An Airman swings for the fences during a softball game at a 96th Mission Support Group sports day Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Eglin Airmen participated in ultimate football, track and field events, softball and golf. The event helped raise money for the Combined Federal Campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

MSG sports day

Senior Airman Whitney Rountree, of the 96th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, performs a triple-jump at a 96th Mission Support Group sports day Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Eglin Airmen participated in ultimate football, track and field events, softball and golf. The event helped raise money for the Combined Federal Campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)